Historic New England

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 126, lot sizes from 50' x 25' to 25' x 15', designed for all season bloom, Romaine B. Ware, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. The sheet has a planting list, a plan view and illustrated details. The plan includes a pool, bird bath, terrace, sundial, and arbor.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353930

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.024

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 127, lot 50' x 140', designed for the southern states, R.J. Pearse, Birmingham, Alabama, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Designed for the south central states." There is a planting list, a plan view, and suggestions for contruction and maintenance of the garden. The plan has a pool, garden seat, and rock garden.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353931

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.025

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 128, lot 50' x 150', designed for the southern states, R.J. Pearse, Birmingham, Alabama, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Designed for the south central states." There is a planting list, a plan view, and suggestions for contruction and maintenance of the garden. The plan has a pergola, sundial, and play yard or vegetable garden.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353933

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.026

Massachusetts - Attleborough

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353934

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0140

Bird's-Eye View of Attleborough, Massachusetts, 1891

This is a reproduction of bird's eye view map of Attleborough, Massachusetts, created by O.H. Bailey & Co., and Lithoraphers & Publishers in 1891. This map was reprinted for the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum by the E.R. Butler & Co. Research Library, 2019. Scanning by Joseph Merritt & Co.. Restor...

Date: 1891-2019

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353935

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0140.001

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 129, lot 100' x 225', designed for the southern states, E.S. Draper, Charlotte, North Carolina, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. There is a planting list, a plan view, and suggestions for contruction and maintenance of the garden. The plan has a pergola, sundial, and play yard or vegetable garden.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353936

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.027

Wellesley Historical Society, Wellesley, Mass.

11 architectural drawings for Wellesley Historical Society. (commission #2148). Some drawings are signed by Gordon Kunz.

Date: 1963

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 353939

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2148

Country Living house, unknown location

66 architectural drawings for a Country Living house in an unknown location. Some drawings are dated and signed by Richard Wills and Hood.

Date: 1987-1988

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 353940

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.Country Living house

Set of drawings, Houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Massachusetts, 1916.

This is a set of Houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Massachusetts, built in 1916, Coolidge and Carlson Architects with a focus on Number 12 and 15.

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353941

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.012

Plan of Basement, Houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Massachusetts, 1916.

This is a plan of basement of houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Masschusetts, created by Coolidge & Carlson Architects and built by Hoggson Brothers Contracting Designers. Com No. 397. Sheet No. 4-1.

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353942

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.012.001

Acton Office Building, Acton, Mass.

16 architectural drawings for an office building in Acton, Mass. (no commission #) some drawings are dated and signed by N. Parker.

Date: 1982

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 353944

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.Acton Office Building

Family Ephemera

1 folder

Date: 1939-1980

Collection: Desroches family photographic collection

GUSN: 353947

Ref. Code: PC071.02.13

School Ephemera

1 folder

Date: 1987-1996

Collection: Desroches family photographic collection

GUSN: 353948

Ref. Code: PC071.02.14

Church Ephemera

1 folder

Date: 1957-1983

Collection: Desroches family photographic collection

GUSN: 353949

Ref. Code: PC071.02.15

P.R.I.D.E. Employment Opportunities Through Rehabilitation

1 folder

Date: 1969-1989

Collection: Desroches family photographic collection

GUSN: 353950

Ref. Code: PC071.02.16

Invitations and Menus

1 folder - 2 items

Date: 2000-2011

Collection: Desroches family photographic collection

GUSN: 353951

Ref. Code: PC071.02.17

Plan of First Floor, Houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Massachusetts, 1916.

This is a reproduction plan of first floor of houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Masschusetts, created by Coolidge & Carlson Architects and built by Hoggson Brothers Contracting Designers. Com No. 397. Sheet No. 4-2.

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353952

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.012.002

Plan of Second Floor, Houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Massachusetts, 1916.

This is a reproduction plan of second floor of houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Masschusetts, created by Coolidge & Carlson Architects and built by Hoggson Brothers Contracting Designers. Com No. 397. Sheet No. 4-3.

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353953

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.012.003

140 architect designed homes, homes designed by William G. Chirgotis, published by Universal Publishing and Distributing Corp., 800 Second Avenue, New York, New York

Descriptions and floor plans provide information for potential customers.

Date: 1962

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354429

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.223

Jordan Marsh Exhibit of Built Homes in the Boston Garden

Ten black and white images of a Royal Barry Wills house erected in Boston Garden in the 1950s for a Jordan Marsh competition for architects.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 354432

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.JordanMarshExhibit

Portfolio of advanced designs for your new home, how to plan it wisely, build it soundly, finance it securely, The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, 393 Seventh Avenue, New York 1, New York

The item has a portfolio of 25 original architect-designed houses.

Date: 1957

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354431

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.224

Roseland Cottage images by Aaron Usher

12 color interior and exterior images of Roseland Cottage, Woodstock, Connecticut

Date: 07292009

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 354433

Ref. Code: PC006.ROS.01.015

Celotex book of home plans, 20 charming homes of moderate cost, The Celotex Corporation, 120 South LaSalle Street, Chicago 3, Illinois

The home designs are contemporary with modern conveniences and built-in features. Potential customers are urged to consult their Celotex Building Products Dealer to proceed with their house plans.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354434

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.225

Book of bungalows, designs and floor plans for 50 practical homes, 9th ed., Home Book Plan Company, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

The plans are available through Bliffert Lumber & Fuel Company, 2128 W. Morgan Avenue, Milwaukee 7, Wisconsin.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354435

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.226

Better home plans, 52 designs, 9th ed., Home Book Plan Company, Larson-Reitz Publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

The plans are available through Bliffert Lumber & Fuel Company, 2128 W. Morgan Avenue, Milwaukee 7, Wisconsin.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354436

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.227

Louden barn plans, to modernize your farm Loudenize your barn, published by The Louden Machinery Company, Fairfield, Iowa

A variety of plans are described for potential customers.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354438

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.228

Permanent farm construction, Portland Cement Association, Chicago, Illinois

1 trade catalog : illustrations

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354439

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.022

Catalog of home conveniences, Gordon-Van Tine Company, Davenport, Iowa

The catalog carries plumbing and heating systems, furniture, lighting, hardware, and appliances.

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354441

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001.038

Elastica stucco homes, manufactured by U.S. Materials Co., Weed and Sheffield Streets, Chicago, Illinois

Text on the front cover reads, "Elastica the ideal exterior wall covering."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354443

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.229

Book of small homes, designs and floor plans for 34 tested and practical homes, 12th ed., Home Book Plan Company, Larson-Reitz Publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

The plans are available through Bliffert Lumber & Fuel Company, 2128 W. Morgan Avenue, Milwaukee 7, Wisconsin. The front and back covers are detached.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354444

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.230

Trade card for A.F. Davis, iron and steel feed mills, Rutland, Vermont, undated

The bottom of the card lists the pounds per hour and the horsepower for each model.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354445

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.02.02.010

Compliments of D. Sanborn & Co., clothing, gent's furnishng goods, boots, shoes and rubbers, Exeter, New Hampshire

The card is illustrated with a photograph of a factory exterior.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354446

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.025

J. K. Lilly house, Falmouth, Mass.

11 black and white and 3 color interior and exterio images of J. K. Lilly house, Falmouth, Mass.,

Date: 1957-1989

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 354450

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.LillyJ

Catalogue of yachting books, season of 1879, for sale by A. Williams & Co., 283 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

Titles on boats, sailing, navigation, and seamanship are described with prices.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354451

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.02.009

Jeffries Point Yacht Yard and Boat Building Company, foot of Maverick Street, East Boston, Mass.

The boatyard features are described for potential customers. The description notes the opening of the East Boston Tunnel in the fall which will be advantageous for city boat owners.

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354452

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.01.02.009

Trade card, for comfort, safety & economy use Beacon Light Oil, manufactured by Beacon Oil Company, Boston, Mass.

A family relaxes around an oil lamp in the image. The father reads a newspaper while the mother and young daughter play with the dog. The older daughter reads a book in the background.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354453

Ref. Code: EP001.01.084.01.01.021

Business card, Shearer Cottage, family owned and operated with pride since 1903, P.O. Box 1063, 4 Morgan Avenue, Oak Bluffs, Mass.

The card has a map of Martha's Vinyard.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354454

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.04.010

Studio portrait of Lucy (Fuller) (Aunt) Davis, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Lucy (Fuller) (Aunt) Davis, Boston, Mass., undated Two identical copies of this image exist.

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354455

Ref. Code: PC008.10.084

Studio portrait of Elizabeth Waterman Choate, Boston, Mass., ca 1870

Date: 1870

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354456

Ref. Code: PC008.10.085

Studio portrait of Mrs. Justin Winsor, Boston, Mass., December 1861

Date: 1861

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354457

Ref. Code: PC008.10.097

Studio portrait of William R. Dupee, Boston, Mass, undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354458

Ref. Code: PC008.10.098

Studio portrait of Hannah Tobey, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Hannah Tobey, Boston, Mass., undated verso- (Mrs. George Stuart Stuart-I believe I was told were later in Philaelphia)

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354459

Ref. Code: PC008.10.099

Studio portrait of unidentified child, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354460

Ref. Code: PC008.10.100

Studio portrait of unidentified woman, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354461

Ref. Code: PC008.10.101

Studio portrait of unidentified woman, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354462

Ref. Code: PC008.10.102

Studio portrait of Florence Ballou Farrar, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354463

Ref. Code: PC008.10.103

Studio portrait of Mrs. Torrey, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354464

Ref. Code: PC008.10.104

Studio portrait of Rev. Harry Croswell, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354465

Ref. Code: PC008.10.086

Studio portrait of Lieut. James Winchell Briggs, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354466

Ref. Code: PC008.10.087

Studio portrait of Charles Cheever, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354467

Ref. Code: PC008.10.088

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